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Situation You have seen the following announcement in an English language magazine aimed at young people around the world. ____________________________________________________ * Based on Advanced Masterclass, CAE, p. 120 and adapted to suit CEF level B2. How SPECIAL is your birthday? Tell us how you and your family have celebrated your birthday over the years. What makes it such a special day? Compare your own experience with that of a friend of yours. What makes your birthday more – or less - special than your friend’s? The six best articles will be printed in our Spring issue!

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Writing assignment for 1 student no roleplay Tip: read the instructions on the final page on how to structure your material!

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Writing assignment Write an article explaining how birthdays are celebrated in your country. Add a personal experience Aim your article at a young audience. Consequently, the article may be semi- formal in tone.

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Which two of your previous birthdays do you remember best? What made them special? Consider these aspects: How old you were Who was with you What you did The presents you received. Now think of a way to 1) introduce the topic 2) Give examples 3) Introduce contrasting information. 4) introduce a conclusion.